Calentita 2026, produced by Word of Mouth, will take place on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th June at the Landport Ditch Car Park.

A ststament from GCS follows below:

Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS), on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, is delighted to confirm that Gibraltar’s much loved food festival ‘Calentita’ will make its return in 2026. Once again, the event will be produced by Word of Mouth. 

This year’s event will take place on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th June at the Landport Ditch Car Park, marking the 17th Calentita since its debut in 2007. 

GCS continues to work closely with Word of Mouth to deliver a vibrant, welcoming and memorable event for the community. 

Minister for Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism, the Hon. Christian Santos GMD MP said: “It is my pleasure to once again support the ‘Calentita’ festival, this year extended to two days. As an important tourism led event, we want the opportunity to reach as many people as possible. This event is extremely special, focusing on the gastronomy of our community, with the food influences that reflect the melting pot of Gibraltar, it’s residents and visitors. Our food culture is a great representation of Gibraltar’s mix of people and the sharing of this showcases our welcoming nature and customs”. 

Anyone wishing to host a stall is encouraged to visit www.calentita.gi for registration and more information on the application process.